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2. plato.stanford.edu › entries › elisabeth-bohemiaElisabeth, Princess of Bohemia - Stanford Encyclopedia of ...

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   Elisabeth, Princess Palatine of Bohemia (1618–1680) is most well-known for her extended correspondence with René Descartes, and indeed these letters constitute what we currently know of her extant philosophical writings.

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   The correspondence of René Descartes and Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia—a debate about mind, soul, and immortality.

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   Mar 18, 2024 · The Princess and the Soul. By Andreas Matthias. March 18, 2024 - 16 minutes read - 3231 words. She was a princess without a country, a philosopher without a work. She was called “The Greek” without being one, was better at mathematics than Descartes, but never got to teach at a university, and ended her life as a nun.

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   Elisabeth of Bohemia (aka Elisabeth of the Palatinate, Princess Elisabeth of Herford), née Elisabeth Simmern van Pallandt. Elisabeth of Bohemia, Princess Palatine and Abbess of Herford, best known for her significant and influential letter exchange with the philosopher René Descartes and her vast network comprising the intellectuals of the ...

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   Elisabeth of the Palatinate. Elisabeth of the Palatinate ( German: Elisabeth von der Pfalz; 26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680), also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia ( Elisabeth von Böhmen ), Princess Elisabeth of the Palatinate, or Princess-Abbess of Herford Abbey, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine (who was briefly ...

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   Oct 22, 2023 · Dualism. Leadership. Government. What Is It. Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (1618–1680) is best known for her correspondence with René Descartes. In her letters, she articulated a devastating critique of his dualist theory of mind, in particular on the impossibility of mind-body interaction.

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   Who was Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia?

   • Elisabeth, Princess Palatine of Bohemia (1618–1680) is most well-known for her extended correspondence with René Descartes, and indeed these letters constitute what we currently know of her extant philosophical writings.

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   Why was Elisabeth interested in Descartes?

   • As Descartes talked of his ideas, Elisabeth intently listened and became very interested in Descartes' thoughts of the mind and body. After his visit, it was told to him that Elisabeth had been very interested in his work. Descartes was flattered and told others that he would like to get to know the princess better.

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   Why was Elisabeth called la grecque?

   • Elisabeth had always been interested in learning. Her siblings, 12 of them in total, called her “La Grecque,” because of her skill in the ancient language. She studied philosophy, history, law, astronomy, and, with particular interest, mathematics.

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   Why did van Schurman give Elisabeth the opinion of Descartes?

   • Van Schurman took the initiative in giving Elisabeth her opinion on the new discoveries of their time. The area in which they seemed to diverge was in their opinion of Descartes. Elisabeth was intrigued by the new Cartesian philosophy and wanted to learn more about it.

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   Elisabeth of Bohemia is best known for her significant and influential letter exchange with the philosopher René Descartes and her vast network comprising the intellectuals of the seventeenth century in Europe.Elisabeth became an influential political figure, famous for her tolerance and support of persecuted religious groups, such as the Labadi...